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Podgorica 15 May 2026
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Montenegrin judiciary strengthens response to domestic violence and violence against women

Representatives of the Montenegrin judiciary gathered in Podgorica for a two-day training aimed at strengthening the institutional response to domestic violence and violence against women, with a particular focus on improving cooperation and coordinated action in cases involving violence against women.

Organised by the Training Center for the Judiciary and State Prosecutor’s Office, with the support of the Council of Europe Programme Office, the training highlighted the importance of continuous and mandatory education for all professionals working with victims of violence, as well as the need for co-ordinated action among institutions.

During the training special attention was dedicated to the practical application of international standards and new legal solutions, including victim protection, the collection of evidence in sensitive cases, the prevention of secondary victimisation, and the application of a trauma-informed approach.

Strengthening the capacities of institutions and continuous education represent key prerequisites for more effective protection of victims and for building a fair and accountable judicial system.

The two-day training was implemented as part of the 2026 Continuous Training Programme for Judges and Public Prosecutors and supported through the Actions “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims’ rights in Montenegro,” part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye.”

Horizontal Facility III

The joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III) is a co-operation initiative, running from 2023 until 2026. The programme covers actions in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye. It enables the Beneficiaries to meet their reform agendas in the fields of human rights, rule of law and democracy and to comply with European standards, which is also a priority for the EU enlargement process.

The envelope of this facility amounts to ca. 41 million EUR (85% funded by the EU, 15% by the CoE).

Find out more about the Horizontal Facility III programme >>

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.


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*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.